"Go back and watch the Prince of Nanping," the man said.
Fan Wanbai nodded, "Your subordinate will absolutely not fail your master's trust."
"You may go!" the man suddenly said.
Fan Wanbai did not leave immediately, but looked at the man, wanting to speak but hesitating.
"What is it?"
"Why does master not want this Qi Kingdom?" Fan Wanbai asked, looking up.
She saw him smile, and for a moment, even in the dark room, he was full of radiance. "A small Qi Kingdom, what is it worth mentioning?"
Her eyes sparkled, "Does master intend for Xingjiu Kingdom?"
"You may go, these are not things you should know," the man waved his hand.
She did not linger, knowing it was not worth the risk and that she could not be too hasty. As long as she was by her master's side, he would discover her good qualities one day.
"Your Highness, that Fan Wanbai indeed has some issues as you said," Wu Jiang reported the news to Xue Xingyue.
Xue Xingyue was not surprised at all. The Prince of Nanping was the culprit behind Fan Wanbai's exile. Coming to be a concubine by her enemy's side could only mean she was a spy. However, for whom was Fan Wanbai working?
Qi Yuyuan was merely her master in name, so who would it be in secret? Lin Zifeng?
Unfortunately, Lin Zifeng was a cunning person, making it impossible for her to get anywhere. She didn't even know where Lin Zifeng came from.
Although Qi Yuyuan refused to tell her, she knew that even what Qi Yuyuan knew was limited. This person had been an enigma from the beginning.
"Where is Sister Yu?" Ever since she, Zhao Jinyu, had confined herself to her room, Sister Yu had not gone out at all. Now that the new emperor was about to ascend the throne and issue a general amnesty, no one would be able to threaten her anymore.
"Miss Zhao has been keeping to herself," Wu Hen replied.
"Let's go and see!"
Wu Hen nodded.
Zhao Jinyu's residence was located in the southeast corner of her palace. Besides the imperial garden, it was the place with the most variety of flowers. Zhao Jinyu was arranged here because she knew Sister Yu liked this place.
"Your Highness, someone is here," Wu Hen suddenly whispered.
Indeed, the sound of footsteps could be heard not far away. She and Wu Hen flashed into the nearby rockery. This rockery was shaped like a circle, hollow in the middle. The two of them were not crowded inside and could see the scenery outside through the gaps in the rockery.
"Young Master Lin, please do not come here anymore, lest others misunderstand," Zhao Jinyu said, lowering her head, but her trembling eyelashes betrayed her emotions at the moment.
"Yuer, my leaving without a word was my fault, but I..."
"Young Master Lin, then tell me, where is my father?" Zhao Jinyu suddenly looked up at Lin Zifeng.
Lin Zifeng was startled, then said, "I'm sorry, Yuer, I can't tell you yet..."
"You can't tell me yet? Why? Every time I ask you, you are like this. Young Master Lin, how long do you intend to hide this from me? That's right, you started hiding so well, I don't even know how powerful you are."
"Yuer, don't you hate the Prince of Nanping? He is..."
"Enough, you have no right to mention him. You aren't even worthy of serving him tea. He was such a gentle person in my heart, what right do you have to mention him?"
"But he is dead, Yuer, he is dead. You cannot live in his shadow forever, you must start your own life."
"Start my own life? He is dead. My heart is also dead. It is cold here," Zhao Jinyu said, pointing to her chest, word by word.
"Yuer, don't be like this, I don't want you to be like this."
"Young Master Lin, stop coming to find me. For saving me, I won't make a move against you, but next time, I will definitely not show mercy." With that, Zhao Jinyu turned to leave.
"Yuer, I..."
Lin Zifeng suddenly turned, a silver light flashed in his hand, and he shot towards the rockery, then said coldly, "Come out."
Xue Xingyue was shocked. Was she discovered even like this? Just as she and Wu Hen exchanged glances, a voice rang out, "Lin... Young Master Lin..."
"I did not know that Concubine Shan was here, my apologies!" Lin Zifeng bowed.
Fan Wanbai said, "I was just here for a stroll, I didn't want to disturb Young Master Lin and this palace maid's good deeds. It was my rudeness."
"Concubine Shan is overthinking. I shall take my leave!" With that, Young Master Lin left.
"Greetings, Concubine Shan!" Zhao Jinyu curtsied.
"Which palace are you from?" Fan Wanbai reached out to lift Zhao Jinyu's chin.
Zhao Jinyu was forcibly held up. When she saw Fan Wanbai, both of them froze.
"It's you..."
"How can it be you, aren't you..." Zhao Jinyu was about to finish when Fan Wanbai stepped forward and covered her mouth.
"Don't say it," Fan Wanbai said.
Zhao Jinyu nodded. Fan Wanbai then lowered her hand and said, "Let's go inside and talk!"
Zhao Jinyu nodded and walked into the room.
Xue Xingyue no longer cared what they talked about. She was just curious how Lin Zifeng got entangled with Zhao Jinyu.
"Your Highness, don't you think this Lin Zifeng resembles someone?" Wu Hen asked.
"Who?" Xue Xingyue asked.
Wu Hen looked at her and said, "The late Emperor."
She shivered all over, her body becoming unsteady. Wu Hen quickly stepped forward to support her, "Your Majesty, what is wrong?"
She shook her head, "Let's go back!"
Back in her sleeping quarters, Wu Hen saw her pale face and couldn't help but regret it, "Your Highness, did I say something wrong?"
She shook her head, "No, you didn't say anything wrong. Do you remember hearing that someone saw my royal brother's whereabouts in Qi?"
Wu Hen nodded. Of course, she remembered.
"Is Your Majesty also suspicious?" Wu Hen asked.
She did not speak. She could not be sure, but her heart was in turmoil, making her feel lost.
"Your Majesty, why don't you try to test him?" Wu Hen suggested.
She raised her head. She could always be strong. Only when it came to matters of her family did she feel unable to remain calm.
If Lin Zifeng was indeed her brother, then why was he hiding in Qi? And whose body was it that was found back then?